Courses

Introduces New Testament Greek, focusing on phonology, morphology, grammar, and high-frequency vocabulary, with attention to accurate reading and the use of Greek as a foundational tool for interpreting the New Testament.

Continues the study of introductory New Testament Greek with further investigation of morphology, grammar, and high-frequency vocabulary, emphasizing reading competence and the use of Greek for interpreting the New Testament.

Builds on prior New Testament Greek study through close reading of selected texts, emphasizing syntax, discourse, semantics, textual criticism, phrasing diagrams, and exegetical method. Students apply intermediate syntactical and lexical analysis to extended Greek passages and develop competence in moving from detailed textual observation to theological synthesis and responsible interpretation for teaching, preaching, or scholarly work.

Examines the Synoptic Gospels and Acts through advanced exegetical, literary, historical, and theological analysis. Develops interpretive competence in narrative and redaction criticism through engagement with selected Greek texts. Explores the distinctive theological purposes of the Synoptic Gospels and Acts and their contribution to early Christian proclamation. Integrates close textual analysis with theological synthesis and reflective application appropriate to graduate-level biblical study and ministry contexts.

Cultivates graduate-level research and academic writing skills through guided practice in research design, strategic resource discovery, evaluation of scholarly sources, and the preparation and integration of research materials into academic writing projects.